Garlic Butter Grilled Mushrooms (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy mushrooms marinated in garlic butter and grilled until golden and tender, straight off the barbecue.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed

→ Marinade

02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
07 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
08 - 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
09 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - ½ tsp fine sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add the mushrooms to the bowl and toss well to coat each mushroom completely in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more pronounced flavor.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until properly hot.
04 - Thread smaller mushrooms onto skewers or arrange larger mushrooms directly on the grill grate.
05 - Grill mushrooms for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and tender with prominent grill marks. Baste once or twice with any remaining marinade during cooking.
06 - Remove from heat, transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade doubles as a basting sauce so nothing goes to waste and every bite is packed with flavor.
  • These mushrooms are ready in under thirty minutes of active cooking which makes them perfect for busy weeknights or last minute guests.
  • Even people who swear they do not like mushrooms come back for seconds after trying these.
02 -
  • Do not skip the marinating time because those thirty minutes are what transform good mushrooms into unforgettable ones.
  • If your mushrooms are very small they might slip through the grill grates so skewers or a grill basket will save you from a stressful situation.
03 -
  • Pat the mushrooms dry before marinating because excess moisture prevents the butter and oil from properly coating each cap.
  • Save a tablespoon of the marinade before adding the mushrooms and drizzle it over the finished dish for a glossy restaurant quality presentation.

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